Brazilian offshore upgrades

Astromaritima Navegacao, the largest Brazilian offshore vessel owner, is investing $4.5 million in upgrading three of its 55m OSVs.

A third engine and second bow thruster unit will be installed on two of the vessels, increasing overall power to 3,205kW (4,300 bhp). The third vessel will be stretched by 9m midships and two new 2,200 bhp engines will be added to the existing power package. A second bow thruster will also be fitted.

The work will be partially carried out by Astromaritima?s own personnel, with drydock related services being provided by Promar Shipyards.